Air-washer structure



Oct. 2, 1928. v 1,686,144

A. H. COLBER I AIR WASHER STRUCTURE Filed Jan. 28, 1926 2 SheetsSheet 1 IN VENTOR ZTTORNEY A. H. COLBERT AIR WASHER STRUCTURE Filed Jan. 28, 1926 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 A TTORNE Y$ Patented et. 2, 1928. l I

ALVIN H; "corneas, I or "CHICAGO, ILLI vois,

- AIR-WASHER STRUCTURE,

Application filedjanuaw as, 1926. Serial NQ. 84,340.

"The objects of this invention are First, to provide an improved air scrubber and'eliminator structure for the elimination is defined and pointed out in the claims.

1 A structure Which is a preferred embodiment 'ofmy invention is illustrated in the" accompanying drawings forming a part of this application, in which:

' nator plate structure.

Fig. 1 is a detail perspective view, with a part of the outer casing broken away, of an air washer embodying my improved elim Fig. '2 is an enlarged the eliminator plate structure, the top spacing and supporting bar structure being omitted. v i

Fi 3 is a detail end elevational-viewof the base support for the eliminator plate structure, showing details including the plate supporting bars and spacers;

Fig-.7 1 is a detail perspective v ew oi. one of the eliminator plates in broken sect on.

"Fig. 5 is an enlarged detail view of the upper eliminator support cross bar and spacin means and intermediate spacermeaiis.

Fig. 61s an enlargedjdetail sect1onalelevational' view of the intermediate cross bar and its connection to one of the plates and .i'he

spacer, taken on line 6-0 of Pi 2.

a Fig. 7 is a detail sectionalplan view taken on line 7-7 of Fi 6 showin details of the b l O connection of theiiitermediate cross bar to theedge of a spacer plate and of one 01 the intermediate spacers. a. 1

Fig. 8 is a detail pcrspect-ivevi'ew ofone of the bottom spacers.v 1 v The parts will be identified by their nu inerals of reference, which identify like parts in' allnthe views. I l

1 is the base casing of ture. 2 is the upper casing portion. 3 is one of the side panelsiorming a side or" the eliminator structure, 4 is the top plate of the said casing. 5 is the top crossbar U-sliaped in form which carries the top spacer bar 6 detail plan View of an air washer struck which is notchedatel to receive-tlie vertical edges of the eliminatorplates and hold them properly spaced; 7 is an end of the castba's'e j enclosed in the lower part of the casii'ig l, on wh ch rest longitudinal cast cross channel rail supports, on whichrestthe eliminator plates 10 which arespaced from each'other bythe spacers .9 which engage inchannels 81- in the said rails 8. The spacers 9' are-tapered at the top and providedwvith shoulders 91 and downwardly-projecting-lugs or. legs 92 which engage theopposite sides of the slot 81 frictionally and are consequently very readily inserted and removed inthe assembling of tlie said plate structure. a

A special 0 alloyis provided, o'flead and antimony 2% The plates are ofsheet inetal.

to 10% or more which. resiststheaction of water and is comparatively stifl'. As the plates are non-corrodible they "can be made light. Their edges are double hemmechas seen at 101, to make a strong supporting rib.

The-plates have first a straightportion 102, a

then a slightly deflected port-b11103, are-i versely deflected portion 104:, anincreased deflected portion 105, a still more abrupt de-' fiecto'r-portion'106, having a special elimi-.-

nator groove 107, and finishing at the discharge end in a straight verticalportion 108. The vertical rib- 101 at sists in elimination.

that point also as The upper edges: of the eliminator plate I are-disposedin the slots or notches 61 in the notched bar 6, beingsecured-to the top, sup:

portin 'v rail 5 by rivets or bolts 62, 'Bai1 5 is secured by 'bolts'er' otherwise. An' 'iiiter- ,Inediate support is provided consisting :oi' right. angle, cross bar 11, secured by bolt-1112,-

the vertical limb of which faces against the edges of theje'lirninator plate; The horizon.

tal limb extends to the sides of the casing and 5' is held in place by brackets'1l1.suitably;se v

cured to the side panelsfl3i "Ce'rtain'oi the eliminator plates are providedwith brackets 12 formed of strap of metal; folded uponitself tofor'm a vertical eye 122, and closed 1 onto the plate andriveted tothe plate by: rivets 121. A clamp bolt 13 with a: proj cot-- ing' finger 131 is disposed in tl everticaleye 122 and is'drawn down' by', the f screw nut 132' engagingfthe washer-133- (see Fig which cross bar 11 to the plate structure.

, Interpose'd between the plates are-the; in;

termediate spacers 1 41 which are formed with hook portions 142 to engage over the vertical firmly secures aiiintermediateportion of the limb of the bar 11, the ends of the hook bei mg substantially'T-shaped at 141 to extend back of the 'vertical'rib 101 of the eliminator plate,yand in thefront at 143 to provide complete and effective spacing. These spacers are all retained by friction and ma be. very readily removed When it is desire ,to' take out any plate. V V

I-have described my improved air washer structure in its preferred form. It can be considerably varied indetails without defpa'rtingfroiin my invention. Steel or other sheetmetal plates may be used, and when theplates are of steel the eliminatorangle 107 maybe omitted. 'It is not necessary that they be folded ina double hem structure to Support the edge. That is desirable par- I .ticu-lar'ly with the alloy to which I have referred. u a Applicants arrangement of eliminator plates insures a rapid flow of the air and the minimum obstructionin securing elimination. The "air enters the eliminator without deflection and coarse particles begin to deposit on the plates The plate is then deflected slightly at 103, not 'causing any abrupt interruptionof the air and a considerable part of the coarser particles are at at sible, with. a minimum interruption of the once eliminated and the relieved airpasses into the more abrupt turn 104 where still further elimination occurs. This is done, successively relieving'the airof accumulated moisture, until it passes the last abrupt turn and is delivered straight forward. The

elimination is, therefore, as complete as posflow of the air.

f Having thus-described my invention, what I claim as new and desireto secure by Lettom Patent, is: c 1. In an air .washer, a' casing, a plate structurercomprising vertically disposed eliminator plates, a base with cross .bars having longitudinal top grooves thereon, spacers formed'with engaging lugs to engage said grooved bars, notched top bars with U shapedbar means for supporting the same I i in the top of saidcasing, an intermediate angle cross bar secured by brackets. to the wallsof said casing and having its vertical member disposed in proximity to the edge of I the eliminator plates and its horizontal r member projecting outwardly therefrom, a

connecting bracket for one of said plates comprising a sheet'metal strap folded upon itself forming an eye at its outer end, a

' verticalclamp bolt disposed in said eye in,

clamp'and engage the horizontal member of.

i i said angle bar, and spacers of hook form to engage over the vertical member of said angle bar and extend between the eliminato I plates beyond'the edge.

2. In an air washer, a casing, a plate structure comprlsing vertlcally disposed eliminator plates, a base with cross bars having longitudinal top grooves thereon, spacers formed with lugs to frictionally engage said longitudmal grooves of said grooved bars, and notched top bars with means for supporting the same inthe top of the said casmg. a V

3. In an air washer, a casing, a plate structure comprising vertically disposed eliminator plates, a base, notched topbars'with means for supporting the same in the top of the sa1d casing, an intermediate angle cross bar secured by brackets-tothe wallsof the said casing and having its vertical member disposed in proximity to the edge of the oliminatorplates and its horizontal member projecting outwardlytherefrom, a connecting bracket for one of said plates compristhe said casing and having its vertical mean:

ber disposed in proximity to the edge of the eliminator plates and its horizontal member projecting outwardly therefrom, a connect- 1ng bracket for one of said plates comprising a sheet metal strap folded upon itself forming an eye at its outer end, a vertical clamp, bolt disposed in said eye to clamp and engage the: horizontal member of sa1d angle bar, and

spacers of hook form to engage over therver tical member of sa1d anglebar and extend between the eliminator platesbeyond theedge- 5. In anair washer, a. casing, a platestructure comprising vertically disposed elimii nator plates, :1 base, an intermediate angle crossbar secured by brackets to the walls of the said casing and havingits vertical member disposed in proximity to the edge oflthe eliminator plates and its horizontal member projecting outwardly therefrom a'eons necting bracket for one of said plates com 7 prising a sheet metal strap folded upon itself forming an eye at its outer end, and a vertical clam pbolt disposed in said eye to clamp 1 andengage thehorizontal member of said angle bar.

In witness whereofI have hereunto set my hand.

ALVIN H. COLB-ERT;

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